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The Nursing Sister: A Caring Tradition

The Nursing Sister: A Caring Tradition


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Self-sacrifice and devotion to duty were the bywords of the traditional nursing sister. Since the days of Florence Nightingale, these women have been instrumental in setting the standards of care for which our hospitals have been renowned. Their discipline of staff and attention to cleanliness was impressive. As one nurse pointed out, 'You could escape the eagle eye of matron, but you could never escape the close scrutiny of ward sister - she missed nothing.' Using first-hand as well as historical accounts, Peter Ardern examines this important role in nursing, from the religious sisterhoods of the nineteenth century and the martinets of the early twentieth century to the modern ward sister of today, who has now taken over many jobs that were previously those of junior doctors. The job satisfaction, respect for authority, camaraderie, teamwork, as well as the many restrictions and sacrifices associated with the job, are also explored, often with the help of amusing anecdotes. This book is a tribute to the dedication of nursing sisters and the contribution they made, and continue to make, to both our hospitals and our health.

About the Author :
Peter Ardern's early life was spent in Sheffield. He began a career in psychiatric nursing at Middlewood Hospital, Sheffield, before completing his general nurse training at Barnsley. He moved to Portsmouth in 1969. In 1994 he gained an MSc in social studies and in the same year won the Nursing Times' 'Nurse of the Year' award. Retiring in 1994 after thirty years in the National Health Service, he went on to complete a PhD in health studies in 1997. With his wife, June, Peter Ardern lives near Portsmouth. He is a trustee of the Elizabeth Foundation for Deaf Children, and is researching a third book on nursing. He is the author of When Matron Ruled, also published by Hale


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  • ISBN-13: 9780709074151
  • Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
  • Publisher Imprint: Robert Hale Ltd
  • Height: 216 mm
  • Weight: 460 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0709074158
  • Publisher Date: 31 Mar 2005
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Sub Title: A Caring Tradition
  • Width: 138 mm


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